2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2000 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mondeo | 2000 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Mondeo | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
